Van Gronigen, Clarence 1898-1988

VAN GRONIGEN, GROEN, FABER

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Date: 6/26/2012 at 15:41:13

Clarence Van Gronigen

Clarence Van Gronigen, age 90, of Orange City, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Orange City Municipal Hospital. Clarence was born Sept. 9, 1898 at Hospers, the son of Peter Van Gronigen and Gertrude (Groen) Van Gronigen. He married Jennie Faber in 1924. They made their home in Orange City. In earlier years, Clarence was a member of the county bridge crew and then he delivered groceries. From 1944 to 1966 he was a lineman assistant for the Sioux Rural Electric Cooperative. In June, Mr. and Mrs. Van Gronigen both became residents of the Orange City Municipal Nursing Home.

Source: The Capital-Democrat, September 29, 1988